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Your digital guide to understanding the toughest challenges facing today’s kids. Featuring all the content from the 2026 State of the Child Conference.
About this conference:
The State of the Child is an annual conference held at the beginning of each year. This event focuses on addressing the most pressing challenges facing today’s youth. Through a live panel conversation comprised of local community experts, who respond to questions from local teenagers, attendees gain a unique perspective. Following the panel discussion, breakout sessions are offered, providing participants with the opportunity to delve deeper into specific topics. The event concludes with a keynote message.
This page gives you access to the content from the day, as well as key takeaways.
2027 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Carlos Whittaker
Best-Selling Author & Speaker
Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community.
With a passionate and engaging speaking style, Orion invites the audience to reflect on their roles as individuals and as a society in shaping the future for the next generation. He highlight the importance of listening to young people, empowering them to become leaders, and providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive.
Helpful and hopeful conversations about mental and behavioral health. Take it from the folks at Wedgwood Christian Services, a nationally accredited and state-renowned nonprofit: grace-filled care transforms lives. So, take a break, grab a cup of coffee, and relax.